Magic Markets The Finance Ghost and Moe-Knows

Home country bias is a real danger for investors. We tend to buy the brands we know, rather than taking an objective view on a global opportunity set. Global context is beyond important, particularly when you've had the benefit of engaging with investors and professionals in deep pools of capital like Europe and North America.
In this episode, Mohammed Nalla and The Finance Ghost take advantage of recent travels to discuss how the South African market differs from global markets like the UK and America. For any investor serious about global wealth creation, this is a valuable discussion.
This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not financial or investment advice. Please speak to your personal financial advisor.

The headlines will often focus on US jobs data, but what does it really even mean? Why should people outside of the US care? And of course, what do all the acronyms mean?
In demystifying the markets and bringing these concepts to the fore, Mohammed Nalla and The Finance Ghost talked through the jobs data and how it impacts central banks around the world. They also discussed the impact on equities in different sectors and how great jobs data isn’t always good news for shares.
This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not financial or investment advice. Please speak to your personal financial advisor.

With South Africa entering a new era of politics, we will soon find out whether coalition politics actually look more like collision politics. Either way, "the market" matters and will continue to matter, punishing poor policy decisions and any related uncertainty.
In this show, Mohammed Nalla and The Finance Ghost discuss concepts like GDP growth, bond yields, the rand and the situation on the ground for South African consumers.
This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not financial or investment advice. Please speak to your personal financial advisor.
 

Nvidia has been a headline grabber of note in global markets, with eyewatering returns that have left even the other semiconductor stocks for dead. Mohammed Nalla focused on not just the latest results from Nvidia, but the performance of other stocks in the sector.
The Finance Ghost tackled Intuit, covering the growth in revenue across the product range and the importance of integration strategies within the ecosystem. Although this is a powerful SaaS business, the risk of a double top in the share price chart cannot be ignored.
Episode 177 of Magic Markets is brought to you by Future Forex. Listen to Episode 170 for a detailed discussion with co-founder and CEO Harry Scherzer on why South Africans shouldn’t allow their annual offshore investment allowances to go to waste, with crypto arbitrage offering an interesting boost to returns. In Episode 173, you can learn about how Future Forex is disrupting the mainstream banks by making international money transfers simpler and more affordable for forex clients.

Walmart is a good example of a pullback from the work-from-home trend that became a feature of the pandemic, with many viewing this as a return to the company’s roots. This is seen favourable against a backdrop of improved performance at Walmart.
Under Armour is also going back to its roots, more out of necessity than by design. Founder Kevin Plank is back in the CEO role and has a very tough road ahead, with the company experiencing a sharp drop in sales and needing to reposition its products as premium.
Episode 176 of Magic Markets is brought to you by Future Forex. Listen to Episode 170 for a detailed discussion with co-founder and CEO Harry Scherzer on why South Africans shouldn’t allow their annual offshore investment allowances to go to waste, with crypto arbitrage offering an interesting boost to returns. In Episode 173, you can learn about how Future Forex is disrupting the mainstream banks by making international money transfers simpler and more affordable for forex clients.
Future Forex SA (Pty) Ltd is a registered financial services provider, FSP number 51884.

When quick-service restaurant groups get things right, they really get it right. Fast-growing companies in this sector can achieve rapid expansion because of the franchise model and the oldest trick in the book: using other people's money.
Chipotle Mexican Grill and Wingstop are excellent examples of not just what success looks like in this space, but what investors are willing to pay for that success.
Episode 175 of Magic Markets is brought to you by Future Forex. Listen to Episode 170 for a detailed discussion with co-founder and CEO Harry Scherzer on why South Africans shouldn’t allow their annual offshore investment allowances to go to waste, with crypto arbitrage offering an interesting boost to returns. In Episode 173, you can learn about how Future Forex is disrupting the mainstream banks by making international money transfers simpler and more affordable for forex clients.
Future Forex SA (Pty) Ltd is a registered financial services provider, FSP number 51884.